Providing spiritual care is an essential part of holistic nursing practice since it promotes patients’ mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Spirituality and religiosity affect nurses’ ability to provide spiritual care. A thorough evaluation of these elements is necessary to guarantee high-quality care. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between Filipino nurses’ spirituality, religiosity, and spiritual care competency.
Design
The study used a descriptive-correlational design. Validated measures evaluating spirituality, religiosity, and spiritual care competency were used to gather data from registered nurses. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the participants’ profiles and competence levels, while Pearson's r was used to assess the relationships among spirituality, religiosity, and spiritual care competency.
Findings
The results showed that nurses have a high level of spirituality and religiosity, while their spiritual care competency is moderate. A significant positive relationship was found between nurses’ spirituality, religiosity, and spiritual care competence.
Conclusion
Recognizing the role of spirituality and religiosity in nursing practice may support the development of spiritual care competency and holistic nursing care.
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